The 2026 September BMS data are now available via IPUMS CPS. October 2025 BMS data were not collected during the U.S. federal government shutdown.
Codes
UH_WKSUN_A3 is a 3-digit numeric varaible.
0, -1 = NIU
Description
Weeks unemployed - 1994-2026
Universe
- 1994-2026: Civilian adults looking for work or on layoff.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 – 2026 | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
